A small center with very good creativity, Locke possesses superior hockey sense and hands. He is a talented playmaker with high-end offensive skills and his vision and passing make him effective on powerplay. Locke suffers from his diminiutive stature and doesn't have the strength to win battles in corners. He doesn't always contribute defensively and can struggle keeping up with high pace due to poor skating. He is also fairly average in faceoffs. Locke has proven to be a dominant force in a scoring-line in the AHL but unable to secure a spot in the NHL. (Matias Strozyk, 2012)